Postcode LU1 5BT is located in an urban city, within the Central ward of Luton in the East of England region, and forms part of the New Town area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 108.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in New Town is £44,600 per year. The nearest station is Luton located about 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is The Moor.
New Town has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,967 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
New Town has a high crime rate, with approximately 108.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 6.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in New Town is £44,600 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 167 ft away from LU1 5BT.
New Town near LU1 5BT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Luton located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Luton | N/A | Walking directions to Luton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | The Moor | Small | Walking directions to The Moor |
| 0.3 mi | Hat Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Hat Gardens |
Based on 28 recent sales, the median property price is £147,500 in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,165 up to £360,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 23 | £140,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £335,000 |
| Terraced | 3 | £225,000 |
10 year median price trend in Central
In the LU1 5BT postcode area, located within New Town, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU1 5BT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Henar Mini Market | 75 Wellington Street, Luton, LU1 5AA | Walking directions to Henar Mini Market |
| 0 mi | Best-one | 114 Wellington Street, Luton, LU1 5AF | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.1 mi | KSK Food & Wine | 115 Wellington Street, Luton, LU1 5AF | Walking directions to KSK Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Luton Market | 31-33 Wellington Street, Luton, LU1 2QH | Walking directions to Luton Market |
| 0.1 mi | Johals | Luton, LU1 1FU | Walking directions to Johals |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.